Category Archives: Spiritual poetry

Hey, God

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

It’s been a while since we talked. I can tell. I’m anxious, small-minded, confused: I brewed some coffee, have two mugs. Come, sit down: come. © Meisaan Chan

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Empty inside

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Empty inside under-skin-hollow so much horrid space © Meisaan Chan

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Coming to the end

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

At the bottom comes sweetness, like honey in a cup of tea, says the Lord; do not be afraid of coming to the end for I have readied that, too © Meisaan Chan

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First, the work of abandon

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

First, the work of abandon then, the gentle repose, as it should be – for the act of struggling is its own burden for the act of trusting is its own delight © Meisaan Chan

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Hand-in-hand with wisdom

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Obedience: where you are not the first © Meisaan Chan

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Comfort, O little one

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Comfort, O little one it might be deepest winter but you are well protected © Meisaan Chan   (Photo credit: National Geographic)

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After the vacation

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

Mountain of work crushes like a landslide and there I am, digging out with a spoon, freshness ebbing away © Meisaan Chan

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The challenge, II

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Meisaan Chan

It is time, says the Lord, to move out of safety and into adventure © Meisaan Chan

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The challenge, I

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

It is not time yet, says the Lord, so relax for a moment, gather your strength © Meisaan Chan

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On breaking up

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Meisaan Chan

I. It is compassionate to let go if hanging on leads to lifeless wounds II. The length of history is important but not as important as the quality of future III. Walking away is not running away if you faced … Continue reading →

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